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R2 PWK

2005 Harley Davidson Sportster

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2025
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

34,206 mi
Last recorded34,206 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2024
Typical for 2005 Harley Davidson Sportster9,388 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR2 PWK
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelSportster
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2024 34,206 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2023 30,835 miles

Drive belt slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 26,138 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2021 26,138 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 22,919 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 20,756 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 18,350 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2016 14,445 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2015 12,407 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 11,736 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2013 10,897 miles

Centre Front Lower Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Centre Rear Lower Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2012 10,162 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 30 Nov 2010 8,468 miles

How Reliable is the Harley Davidson Sportster?

Based on 10,382 MOT tests across 942 vehicles.

86.4%
Pass Rate
392
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
942
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 88
reflector on motorcycle missing 59
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 56
Direction indicator not working 36
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 36
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R2 PWK is a 2005 Harley Davidson Sportster in Black with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 2005 Harley Davidson Sportster models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.4% with a typical mileage of 9,388 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Harley Davidson Sportster fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 88 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R2 PWK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Harley Davidson Sportster typically stays on UK roads for around 40 years. At 21 years old, this Harley Davidson Sportster is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R2 PWK registered?

R2 PWK is a 2005 Harley Davidson Sportster, first registered on 22 November 2005.

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